49.69% is the change from 159 to 238
Calculation steps:
[( 238 - 159 ) ÷ 159] x 100 = 49.69%
Formula
Percentage change = [(238 - 159) / 159] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
238 - 159 = 79
79 ÷ 159 = 0.4968553459119497
0.4968553459119497 x 100 = 49.69%